1. Twelve ICMA members from around the country discussed the kinds of apps that would help their organizations better serve their communities as well as those that would help them do their own jobs at the White Boarding Exercise this Spring
2. 7 Emerging Trends in Citizen Engagement focus on place (GIS) being an enabler for successful Citizen Engagement.
3. The #LocalGov Technology Alliance Education Campaign has served as a platform to help you navigate the complex world of technology and this is your chance to see first hand how innovative solutions can be created to help you deliver high quality services to your residents.
4. It's Not Just About Potholes Anymore! It's Data, Transparency, Engagement
5. You will be able to be a part of history and observe the creativity of "Hackers"

Stop by and see us, we'll be there to answer any questions you might have about this initiative!

Want to get involved before #ICMA13?

Share your Data-If your organization is interested in making its data available for the hackathon, please contact Cory Fleming, the project manager for the Initiative at cfleming@icma.org or 207-854-1083.

Spread the Word- Let your IT department know about Hackstock for #LocalGov and encourage them to spread the word about the hackathon. The more talent we have at the hackathon, the more solutions can be designed for the challenges of local government!To register for the hackathon, visit http://hackstockforlocalgov.eventbrite.com.

#LocalGov Technology Alliance is an Esri-ICMA initiative to explore the world of big data, open data, apps and dashboards, and what it all means for local governments. Subscribe to the #LocalGov Technology Alliance Blog today!